Study of a Melanoma Vaccine in Stage IIb, IIc, and III Melanoma Patients

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine how safe and how well POL-103A works in preventing the relapse of melanoma after patients who have undergone surgery.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Prior diagnosis of Stage I, IIA, IIB, IIC, or III melanoma
  • Surgical resection within 90 days of first dosing
  • Persons with positive sentinel nodes can be randomized to complete lymph node disection then observation
  • ECOG performance status 0 or 1

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any prior melanoma treatment other than surgery or regional irradiation
  • Diagnosis of non-cutaneous melanoma or melanoma with unknown primary origin
  • Use of biologic response modifiers within 60 days of first dosing
  • Subjects with history of other malignancy within past 5 years (with exceptions)

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Svetomir Markovic, M.D., Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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Publications

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Additional contact information

Cancer-related trials contact form

Phone: 855-776-0015 (toll-free)

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